Celtic have been linked with another striker as they look to fill a couple of vacant spots up top. The Bhoys need more attacking options this summer after relying on two loan strikers last season.
Kelechi Iheanacho was also signed on a free transfer mid-way through the season, and Celtic are yet to decide on whether they want to keep the experienced frontman. That will be a call for Martin O'Neill to make before the end of this month.
In the meantime, the search goes on for another striker or two, and a fresh name has been linked.
Duran linked with Parkhead switch
According to David Friel of The Sun, Qarabag striker Camilo Duran is of interest to the Hoops. The 24-year-old impressed during his first season with Qarabag, scoring 15 and providing 10 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.
Qarabag paid around 200,000 euros for Duran, but they would want much more if they are to sell just one year into the three-year deal. The report claims Celtic would have to pay around £2million to wrap up a deal.
But that is an affordable fee for the Bhoys, especially in a summer that could see them land £25million from the Arne Engels exit alone, while Daizen Maeda will likely bring in a fair chunk of cash.
The Colombian is a former under-20s international, but he is yet to break into his national team's senior side. What will attract Celtic is that Duran scored five Champions League goals, and if the Bhoys have ambitions of reaching UEFA's premier competition, which they do, then they are going to need players with a proven ability to succeed in the competition.
Celtic have plenty of areas they need to improve this summer, and the striker position is likely the biggest area of need, given O'Neill likely needs another two frontman even if he keeps Iheanacho.
And while Iheanacho can provide goals, he is not a goalscorer by nature, while Duran does look to have a real eye for goal.
The £2million asking price will actually be an attractive fee for the Hoops, given how much recruitment they need to do. Champions League experience is hard to find at £2million, and it would be wise for the Hoops to take advantage of such deals.
The big question will be whether the Colombian wants to swap Azelbaijan for Scotland this summer having only arrived last year.
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